Umno's 'old guard' will lead to more defeats, warns Khir Toyo

Sinar Daily

3 days ago

Khir drew a contrast to his own actions, noting that he had resigned after losing the 2008 general election to pave the way for new faces.
Khir Toyo made these remarks during an interview titled 'From Umno to Bersatu: Khir Toyo's New Chapter in Malaysian Politics,' held at the Karangkraf Complex.
SHAH ALAM – Umno's refusal to change and its continued control by the old guard will likely lead to an even worse outcome for the party in the 16th General Election (GE16), according to former Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo.
He said it was disappointing that many Umno leaders refuse to take responsibility despite the party's heavy defeats in past elections.
Khir drew a contrast to his own actions, noting that he had resigned after losing the 2008 general election to pave the way for new faces.
He said that for Umno to become a dominant party again, it must take drastic action.
'But today's leaders, who lose in divisional contests and even in general elections, still refuse to step down.
"So how can young talents enter Umno to bring about reform and recovery?' he asked.
Former Selangor MB Khir Toyo joins Bersatu
Khir Toyo made these remarks during an interview titled 'From Umno to Bersatu: Khir Toyo's New Chapter in Malaysian Politics,' held at the Karangkraf Complex.
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